When OutKast Took Over ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ To Promote ‘ATLiens’

Promotion was a lot different in the summer of 1996. Actual programs dedicated to music still existed and held a hell of a a lot of weight, arguably none more so in Hip-Hop than Yo! MTV Raps (Rap City in its prime deserves consideration, too). Big Boi and Andre 3000 took over the Yo! set that same summer.

Given Dre’s acknowledgement of the movie Independence Day – which hit theaters July 3 – and ATLiens release date of August 27, the show’s airing date falls somewhere in between. Seeing Big and Dre together is as nostalgic as it gets in rap. Perhaps the clip’s most unique trait, however, was its technology. The laptop resembled a medium pizza box. AOL 3.0 was likely the version of America Online the two were used to read the viewer mail.* And it truly is jaw-dropping when realizing the nuances of rap and gadgets in 2013 in comparison to 20 years ago.

Back to ‘Kast for a moment. Whether the two record full-time ever again is a topic that’s been beat into the ground more than another Dre’s unwillingness to drop Detox. It’s pointless in a sense. My only hope is both realize the opportunity. Bun can’t do another UGK album. There can’t be another true Hot Boys project with B.G. locked up for the next decade plus. Little Brother, well, yeah, there’s Little Brother.

The whole point is ‘Kast has three things working in their favor that makes this near decade-long separation impossible to truly “get over.” They’re both alive. They’re both still culturally relevant. And they’re both still rapping a high levels nearly 20 years following their debut. Not saying they do because there are parts of the story we’ll never be privy towards, but it’s foolish to consider taking those qualities for granted.

Anywho, what’s going to happen is already set in stone. And feel free to file this under the “OutKast reunion” label along with the other two million the Internet has birthed over the years.

Someone should e-mail yolive96@aol.com and see what happens though.

* – A tribute to the days of the Internet when someone call the house knocking you off line. Nothing in life was more frustrating than that.

by far bruh. It’s not even close. The Dungeon Family is the real Atlanta, not taking anything from T.I., Pastor Troy, Jeezy and the like but they capture the spirit of Atlanta. They are our heartbeat. That’s why OutKast needs to get back together just like the Goodie Mob.

No glamour just that real representation of this country living. They are the reality check. Once we’re out of the strip clubs and kitchens, the Dungeon Family is there to remind us….it aint all about these cars, money and bitches.

We don’t use their music to get high….we use their music to get by shout out to Big Rube.

Never say Never….that’s same thing we said about Goodie Mob too and those guys took it to diss songs and albums….and look now…new Goodie Mob album.

Until it doesn’t happen I’ll wait for it to happen. OutKast isn’t even broken up….Andre just doesn’t feel like recording and I kinda feel him….don’t want to force out some BS.

As long as the Dungeon Family keeps rolling along though I’m cool.

That Sleepy Brown album that dropped earlier this year is one of my favorite projects, of course that Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors, Run The Jewels and that Age Against The Machine. Future is dominating and Janelle Monae is about to drop her album. Andre 3000 is still the most sought after guest feature.

The Dungeon is maintaining itself pretty well. Now it’s time for the headliner….OUTKAST….we need you.